Murang'a County Assembly approves impeachment motion against Governor Mwangi wa Iria

The Murang'a County Assembly yesterday overwhelmingly voted to impeach Governor Mwangi wa Iria, citing gross abuse of office, failure to manage county resources and violation of the Constitution. All eyes will now be on the Senate, which will either vote to confirm or reject his impeachment based on the evidence against him.

Murang'a County Governor Mwangi Wa Iria addressing the media refuting allegations that he has misappropriated county funds. With him is Deputy governor Augustine Gakure (r) at a Nairobi hotel.(PHOTO: JENIPHER WACHIE/ STANDARD)

The impeachment motion moved by nominated MCA Mary Waithira was supported overwhelmingly by 34 MCAs against 15, who defended the governor. Wa Iria becomes the second governor from the region to face the wrath of MCAs following the impeachment of Embu Governor Martin Wambora. Wambora's matter is currently pending in court after he challenged his ouster, which was upheld by the Senate. If the evidence against him is found wanting, the Senate will overturn the decision as it did in the case of Kericho Governor Paul Chepkwony.